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Financial Rationale

The value of energy efficiency as an investment

Energy efficiency projects are more than just capital projects; they pay for themselves through ongoing energy savings. In many cases, energy efficiency projects yield a better return on investment than other investments an organization may have. Consequently, organizations are encouraged to implement as many energy-saving projects as they can, as quickly as possible. The savings can be redirected to mission-driven activities.

Co-benefits

In schools, HVAC retrofits improve indoor air quality. This reduces the number of student sick days and improves student performance on tests, according to an Energy Star report. When schools increase their average daily attendance (ADA), they bring more funding to the district, including an increase on annual Prop 39 allocations (based on ADA).

Save Energy. Save Money. Help the Environment.

California consumers are not obligated to purchase any full fee service or other service not funded by this program. This program is funded by California utility customers and administered by Pacific Gas and Electric Company, under the auspices of the California Public Utilities Commission. Initial set-up of this program was also funded by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District.